PUNXSUTAWNEY PHYLLIS FOUND SUNNING IN TEXAS

Susanna Leonard Hill’s Punxsutawney Phyllis showed up in McKinney, Texas this morning. It was a sunny, 75 degree day with breezes 10 – 15 mph. Phyllis saw her shadow, so it looks like six more weeks of winter, which is generally no big deal in Texas. Maybe that’s why instead of retreating back to her burrow, Phyllis sunned herself in the pool, and then took a little dip. Or maybe it is because Phyllis dares to be different.

Phyllis is making her way around the globe for Groundhog Day Week. Visit Susanna Leonard Hill’s blog to see more fun with Phyllis, and to learn more about Susanna’s books, including “Punxsutawney Phyllis.”

We did have a beautiful weekend. If your weather is anything like Chicago’s (my home town) has been this year, you could have 19 degrees one day and 70 the next. I hope you get some warmer weather soon. Spring is just around the corner.

Phyllis in New York (where it seems unable to get above 19 degrees) is very jealous of Phyllis in Texas!!! A dip in the pool? Our water is all frozen solid! Sunning by poolside? Even with sun, here, you’d still turn into a popsicle! Ah, I’m glad Phyllis in New York predicted an early spring. Even if she’s wrong, we can spend the next few weeks hoping 🙂 Thanks so much for joining in the fun, Alayne! I love Phyllis on that beach ball!

I have to admit that daring Phyllis actually took more of a Polar Bear Plunge. The pool is around 56 degrees. The beach ball and Phyllis both had a hard time cooperating with the camera because of wind. Never the less, it was fun.

Another beautiful day here in Texas. I’m sure we’ll get a little taste of winter here and there before it’s over. There’s a reason we have a pool, because the warmer winters mean warmer summers. Those are the days snow starts sounding pretty good 🙂

This whole week has been absolutely gorgeous. The birds are so happy – spring is on the way! I heard yesterday that the groundhog is only correct 13% of the time 🙂 Did you ever stretch your back on the yoga ball? It feels sooooo good, especially after sitting at a keyboard for long periods.